OMVIC OMVIC All-In Price Advertising and Standards 1

Question 1

Under OMVIC's advertising standards, what does the 'all-in price' requirement mean for a vehicle advertisement?

Accepted Answer

The advertised price must include all fees and charges except HST and licensing

Answer

OMVIC's all-in price advertising rule requires that every advertised price include all dealer fees, documentation charges, and administration fees — only HST and licensing are excluded.

Question 2

A dealer advertises a vehicle for $19,995 but then adds a $999 'documentation fee' at the time of sale. Under OMVIC's all-in advertising rule, this practice is:

Accepted Answer

A violation — all fees except HST and licensing must be included in the advertised price

Answer

Adding any fee beyond HST and licensing to the price after advertising it is a violation of OMVIC's all-in price advertising standard.

Question 3

Which of the following fees CAN legally be added to the advertised all-in price at time of sale?

Accepted Answer

Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)

Answer

HST is a government-regulated tax that must be collected at source and is the only major charge, along with actual licensing fees, that can be added to the all-in advertised price.

Question 4

A dealer's advertisement shows a vehicle at $24,500 and separately lists a $500 'freight and PDI' charge. Under OMVIC advertising standards, this is:

Accepted Answer

A violation — freight and PDI must be included in the advertised all-in price

Answer

Freight and PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection) are dealer costs that must be included in the advertised all-in price; they cannot be listed as separate add-ons.

Question 5

Under OMVIC's Code of Ethics, what general principle underlies the all-in price advertising requirement?

Accepted Answer

Advertising must be clear, accurate, and not mislead consumers about the true cost

Answer

OMVIC's advertising standards are rooted in the Code of Ethics principle that all consumer-facing communications must be truthful, accurate, and not deceptive about costs.

OMVIC (Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council) Practice Test

OMVIC (Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council) Practice Test

OMVIC OMVIC All-In Price Advertising and Standards 1